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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.41, 187.97 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.41, 187.97 and 114.24 is: 157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.41 : 187.97 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.41/187.97 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.41x = 187.97 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.41x = 21,473.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,473.69/136.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.42

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